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**Natural Resource Solutions Inc. (NRSI)** is proud to provide high quality and cost-effective natural environment consulting solutions to our clients across Canada. We are a highly respected niche biological consulting firm with offices in Waterloo, Ontario and Calgary, Alberta. Our team of skilled ecologists provide expertise in the identification and management of significant and sensitive natural species and their habitats.

**Why Us?**
At NRSI we value our people and strive to provide a healthy work-life balance and a safe work environment. We offer a competitive hourly wage, annual profit sharing, a health and dental benefit program, RRSP contribution matching, Professional Development, field equipment allowance, and the opportunity to work with other highly experienced staff. Work-from-home and other flexible scheduling arrangements can be made.

**Your Contribution to NRSI**
NRSI is looking for a qualified individual with primary expertise in plant identification, botanical inventories, wetland and other natural feature delineations, and Ecological Land Classification (ELC) surveys to join our growing team. The successful applicant will be based out of our Waterloo office and expected to regularly contribute to both field
- and office-based tasks. The primary duties and responsibilities for this role include:

- Completing background reviews of natural heritage features.
- Leading vegetation inventories and participating in other surveys, as required.
- Managing and analyzing data.
- Preparing and reviewing reports.
- Coordinating terrestrial and wetland field surveys and providing other project management support.

**Your Education**:

- A degree in Biology or Environmental Sciences. Similar educational experience will also be considered.

**Requirements**:

- A valid driver's license.
- Access to a reliable personal vehicle insured for work purposes (authorized mileage will be reimbursed).
- Able to reliably commute on a daily basis to the work location.
- Experienced (minimum 5 years) in planning and conducting vascular plant inventories.
- Technically skilled and proficient in the identification of challenging families of vascular plants, such as Cyperaceae, Juncaceae, and Poaceae.
- Willing and able to travel for multi-day field surveys, sometimes in remote locations, under inclement weather, in a variety of environmental conditions, and occasionally for long hours.
- Physically fit, as some field work for this position will be physically demanding.
- Ability to work independently on a regular basis as well as collaboratively in a team.
- Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail, including the maintenance of well-organized and detailed field notes.
- Demonstrated proficiency in report writing, data entry and analysis.
- A commitment to continual improvement of technical abilities.

**Assets**:

- Certification in ELC for southern or northern Ontario, and/or OWES.
- Experienced in project management.
- Experienced in habitat restoration, waterbody assessment, and/or completing surveys for wildlife (e.g., pollinators/insects, herpetofauna, birds, or mammals).

**Application Closing Date**:March 15, 2024.** **Interviews will begin as suitable applicants are found.

**Position Start Date**: April 2024 or as soon as suitable applicant found.

**Location**:Waterloo, Ontario.

**Salary**:$34.00-$40.00 per hour commensurate on experience.

**Estimated number of hours per week, including authorized travel**:40 hours.
- NRSI is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status._
- NRSI is also committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in our recruitment process, employment, services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact our HR Department at 519-725-2227 ext. 224._

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